Garment Technician

Calibre Clothing; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

CALIBRE, founded in 1989, is Australia’s benchmark for elevated menswear. The garment technician role at our South Yarra Head Office focuses on knitwear, ensuring fit, construction, quality and fabric performance across development and production.

You will work closely with senior designers in a fast-paced environment, managing technical documentation, fittings and supplier communications to deliver premium, in-house designed pieces.

Qualifications

• Experienced Garment Technician with knitwear knowledge.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and quality control.
• Proven ability to manage fittings, sample assessments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical garment process from development through bulk approval.
• Create and maintain garment specifications and technical docs.
• Conduct fittings and provide clear fit and construction feedback.
• Review samples for fit, measurements, construction and quality.
• Assess knitwear construction, yarn behaviour, stitch quality and finishing.
• Monitor fabric performance across wash and wear.
• Identify issues and provide solutions throughout development.
• Manage sample assessment, quality sign-off and bulk approval.
• Collaborate with Senior Designer and Design Assistant to achieve design quality.
• Communicate technical requirements to suppliers and maintain records.

Skills

Knitwear

Garment construction

Quality control

Job description

Founded in 1989, CALIBRE has surpassed 37 years as Australia's benchmark for elevated menswear.

CALIBRE's obsessive focus on creating exceptional product has solidified its place as the destination for wearable, contemporary pieces that stand the test of time.

Since opening our first boutique on Chapel Street, Melbourne, CALIBRE has grown its boutique presence across the country and is available to shop in Australia's premier shopping precincts.

To this day, CALIBRE remains a family-owned business and operates out of Melbourne, where craft and culture are cultivated with a focus on purely in-house designed product. Creating unique pieces for unique individuals.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Garment Technician to join our Head Office team in South Yarra, working across our knitwear and cut-and-sew categories.

Working closely with our Senior Designer and Design Assistant, this is a hands‑on technical role responsible for ensuring our garments meet CALIBRE's standards across fit, construction, quality and performance.

Knitwear is at the heart of this role. We are looking for someone with a genuine technical understanding of how knitwear is made, including yarn behaviour, stitch construction, garment finishing and fabric performance across wash and wear.

The category moves quickly, so you will need to be technically confident, highly organised and comfortable managing priorities in a fast‑paced environment without compromising on quality.

You will:

Own the technical garment process from development through to bulk approval

Create and maintain accurate garment specifications and technical documentation

Conduct fittings and provide clear, commercially considered fit and construction comments

Review and assess samples for fit, measurements, construction and overall quality

Assess knitwear construction, yarn behaviour, stitch quality and garment finishing

Monitor garment and fabric performance across wash and wear

Identify technical and quality issues and provide solutions throughout the development process

Manage sample assessment, quality sign‑off and bulk approval

Work closely with the Senior Designer and Design Assistant to achieve the intended design, fit and quality

Communicate clear technical requirements and feedback to suppliers

Maintain accurate records and ensure technical work is completed within critical timelines

Take ownership of quality standards across your categories from development through to production

You are:

An experienced Garment Technician with knitwear experience

Confident in knitwear construction, yarns, stitches, finishing and garment performance

Experienced in garment specifications, fittings, sample assessment and quality control

Highly detail‑oriented with a strong understanding of garment construction

Comfortable making technical decisions and taking ownership of product quality

Highly organised and able to manage multiple styles and deadlines at once

Able to work quickly and accurately without compromising standards

Proactive, solutions‑focused and confident working independently

A strong communicator who can work collaboratively with designers and suppliers

Passionate about producing premium, high‑quality product

Previous menswear experience will be highly regarded, particularly within premium or designer fashion.

• Work closely with CALIBRE's in‑house design studio from our South Yarra Head Office
• Hands‑on involvement across the full product development lifecycle
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for progression and growth
• Up to 70% off CALIBRE's premium product range, plus exclusive external discounts with brand partners
• Earn up to $4,000 per referral through our employee referral scheme